A jibe (US) or gybe (Britain) is a sailing maneuver whereby a sailing craft reaching downwind turns its stern through the wind, which then exerts its force from the opposite side of the vessel. It stands in contrast with tacking, whereby the sailing craft turns its bow through the wind.

2016年5月11日 · Tom Cunliffe explains the mechanics of gybing, what can go wrong, and shows you how to perform a flawless, fearless gybe every time

2018年7月15日 · Most sailors will gybe an average of 3-4 times per race, so the toll a bad gybe might take on your overall result is usually minor to an overall performance, however there are gains to be made by performing a good gybe. What are the reasons for gybing?

A gybe (also spelled “jibe” in American English) is a sailing maneuver in which the boat changes direction by turning its stern (rear) through the wind. During a gybe, the wind shifts from one side of the boat to the other, causing the boom and mainsail to swing across the vessel.

Like a tack, the gybe takes place when you turn a boat through the wind and take it from one tack (say port) to another (say starboard) - or vice versa. The difference is that in the case of a gybe (as opposed to a tack) we have turned the stern (back) of the boat through the wind.

2019年8月6日 · Free Online Sailing Lesson - The idea of a "safe gybe" works spectacularly well with unstayed rigs. It can be extended for elegant race gybes. Gybes are more difficult than they need to be for many dinghy sailors.

2023年7月20日 · Gybing is a sailing maneuver in which a boat turns downwind, shifting the stern of the boat through the wind. This maneuver requires careful coordination to prevent accidental capsizing and can be executed with various techniques such as using sails and steering adjustments. Understanding the Basics: What is Gybing and How Does it Work?

A Chinese gybe on a sailing vessel is a type of gybe where the upper section of the main sail moves cross the boat, filling from the opposite side, whilst the lower section and boom remain on the original side of the vessel. It contrasts with a normal gybe, where the whole sail moves across the boat as the boat turns its stern through the wind. [1]

2012年5月27日 · With the right preparations and precaution taken you can significantly improve your chances of safe and fast gybes, even when the wind is above your normal level of comfort. This article is focusing entirely on the main sail aspect of the gybe, genoa and/or spinnaker gybing will be covered in another article. Preparations

2016年6月16日 · A “Chinese Gybe” (jibe) also known as a “death roll” is feared by many and we need to know how best to avoid them. The scenario: You’re sailing dead downwind in windy conditions, and suddenly the boat starts rolling back and forth with increasing amplitude to the point where the boat actually broaches to windward.